Christian Gerard Spesia
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**Christian Gerard Spesia** **Partner, Spesia & Taylor** **Location: Joliet, IL** **Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Tax** Christian Gerard Spesia has been a prominent partner at Spesia & Taylor since 2001, where he expertly navigates a diverse array of legal practice areas, including estate planning, personal injury, probate, real estate, and tax law. With extensive experience in municipal law, Chris has become a trusted advisor for local governments and developers, particularly in industrial, pipeline, and utility-related projects. Highly regarded in the legal community, Chris holds an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his professionalism and ethical standards. His litigation background encompasses a wide spectrum of civil cases, including zoning disputes, mandamus actions, eminent domain, and estate litigation. Notably, he successfully prosecuted a multi-million dollar oral contract to create a will claim, achieving favorable outcomes in both circuit and appellate courts. In his role as Village Attorney for the Villages of New Lenox, Minooka, and Rockdale, Chris has played a pivotal role in the annexation, rezoning, and development of thousands of acres within these rapidly growing communities. He has facilitated the establishment of Tax Increment Financing, Special Service Areas, and Business Development Districts, significantly benefiting residential, industrial, and commercial projects. Chris's comprehensive understanding of land use and real estate law has proven invaluable to the firm’s public utility clients, as he assists them in securing essential government approvals and rights-of-way for critical infrastructure projects, including water lines, natural gas facilities, and crude oil pipelines. With a commitment to excellence and a keen insight into the complexities of municipal and real estate law, Christian Gerard Spesia continues to provide exceptional legal services to clients throughout Joliet and the surrounding areas.
About L Use Zoning Law
Land use and zoning attorneys help property owners navigate regulations affecting how land can be used and developed. They handle permits, variances, and disputes. Common matters include zoning variances, land use permits, development approvals, property disputes.